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John Andrew Wilkinson (12 July 1947 – 21 November 2022), better known by the stage name Wilko Johnson, was an English guitarist, singer, songwriter and occasional actor.. He was a member of the pub rock/rhythm and blues band Dr. Feelgood in the 197
Dr. Feelgood are an English pub rock band from Canvey Island, Essex.Formed in January 1971, the group originally consisted of lead vocalist, harmonicist and slide guitarist Lee Brilleaux (real name Lee Collinson), lead guitarist and second vocalist Wilko Johnson (real name John Wilkinson), bassist John B. "Sparko" Sparks, pianist John Potter and drummer Terry "Bandsman" Howarth.
Their original and distinctively British R&B sound was centred on Wilko Johnson's choppy guitar style. Along with Johnson, the initial band line-up included singer Lee Brilleaux and the rhythm section of John B. Sparks, known as "Sparko", on bass guitar [2] and John Martin, known as "The Big Figure", on drums. Although their most commercially ...
Pages in category "Dr. Feelgood (band) members" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. ... Wilko Johnson; M. Gypie Mayo; W. Steve Walwyn
On 27 November 2010, the Mick Green tribute gig was held at the 100 Club and featured the Animals and the Wilko Johnson Band. Fellow Pirate shipmate and close friend Johnny Spence closed the evening together with Mick's two sons (Brad on guitar and Lloyd on bass) performing several of the Pirates' back catalogue.
Wilko Johnson, the guitarist for the band Dr. Feelgood and an actor on Game of Thrones, has died. He was 75.The news was announced Thursday on Twitter. "This is the announcement we never wanted to ...
LONDON (AP) — Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died. He was 75.
Wilko Johnson, who defied cancer, was an English rock icon and also known for for playing executioner Ser Ilyn Payne on "Game of Thrones." Wilko Johnson, 'Game of Thrones' actor and Dr. Feelgood ...